Planet Fitness or Planet Fatness?
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Personally while I don't agree with the food choice, I do think having that camaraderie attitude to encourage someone to come back and belonging is a great thing. I would much rather see someone munch on pizza and be active then do it in secret while planting themselves on the couch or in their car or wherever. Good health habits are a journey and it isn't linear.
When Planet Fitness means 'no judgement' they are doing just what I see people doing here. I was that fat slob coming into the gym and very conscious of my size and rolls. I was very conscious of not looking like many of the others. I was that person that went through the drive through and scarfed down food on the sly so no one would be around to watch and judge me then judged and hated myself for what I did. I've been there and felt it. I have also now get to see just what others do and say to others like I was. I was over 400 lbs, now I'm 164. People who didn't know me then assume I'm a gym rat that they can snicker at that fat guy over on the lat machine or the lady trudging at what they see is a snail pace on the treadmill. I WAS that person and I am well aware of what they feel.
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While we're judging people at planet fitness . . . . why do so many people wipe down the wrong machine? I see people get off the machine, walk over to the sanitizer, go to a different machine (usually one right next to the on they were on) and wipe it down. And, that is why I wipe my machine down both before and after I use it.
I've noticed that too. Aren't you suppose to wipe after you use it and move on to a new machine?0 -
They use that as bait to bring in and keep the useless dreamers who wants to lose weight. I heard most of the planet fitness members get easily intimidated by people who actually work out hard.
I've "heard" a lot of things in life. Doesn't make them true. Maybe it depends on the individual location, but as far as I can tell, PF is just another chain gym. It's cheap, convenient, and it has the basics. They have a cheesy marketing scheme, but no one takes it seriously. The same types of people who go to all the other gyms I've been to also go to PF. They even have big-muscled grunters dead-lifting back in the free weights. Nobody cares. Plenty of judgmental folks up in there, too. You'd probably fit right in.
I probably would, since me and pizza tend to go hand in hand lol :=)1 -
PersianKitty94 wrote: »While we're judging people at planet fitness . . . . why do so many people wipe down the wrong machine? I see people get off the machine, walk over to the sanitizer, go to a different machine (usually one right next to the on they were on) and wipe it down. And, that is why I wipe my machine down both before and after I use it.
I've noticed that too. Aren't you suppose to wipe after you use it and move on to a new machine?
I'm sure they just forgot which machine they were on. Be grateful they are wiping it down with sanitizer at all. There was an old guy at my gym who would just wipe the machine down with his sweaty towel!!! I finally took paper towels and the spray bottle to him and said "Could you please use the sanitizer and clean towels? I really don't want to workout in your sweat!" He looked shocked. LOL. Not sure if he ever changed his habits permanently but the rest of that workout he used the sprayer and the paper towels.0 -
PersianKitty94 wrote: »
So? They offer food 2 days out of an entire month... It seems to be a working business strategy for them.1 -
I take issue with much of what PF represents, but really the pizza thing doesn't bother me...though my guess is that it's sub par pizza...but then again, I'm kind of a snob that way...
I used to belong to a Jewish Community Center...loved that gym, it's too bad that the commute just came to be super annoying. They didn't offer free food, but they did have a nice deli in the main foyer and since my wife and I were working out in the evening, it was nice to just grab dinner and take it home for us and the kids. In the summer they grilled hot dogs and burgers out by the pool which was always nice. On Sunday mornings they had a "daddy and me" gym time and I used to take my oldest to (he was 3 at the time) and afterwards they had free bagels which was our breakfast.1 -
I have to admit even though it's wrong the best I have seen , was a lady sitting in the massage chair , with a plate full of pizza , shoveling it in like a conveyor belt while watching the tv ! I admit I started laughing !
Wow. Do people even get a membership for the equipment anymore?0 -
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AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.1 -
PersianKitty94 wrote: »So today is free pizza Monday at the gym. I just can't wrap my head around eating pizza at the gym. I've been a member for 3 years and this is the first time I've come to the gym on pizza day. It's crazy packed up in here. Can't tell if people are here to workout or eat. I know it's a judgement free zone and all but I can't not judge people for eating while working out.
I cant' tell what is bothering you most here.
That the gym is packed?
That people eat pizza and it's a 'bad' food?
That they are socializing at a social event?
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I'm not bothered. Just stating observations.0 -
AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
I said it earlier in the thread... But it depends on the PF. Mine had 2 squat racks and a huge free weight section. The one down the road was a different owner and only had free weights. YMMV depending on the location.2 -
Last night I got home and made a pizza. 139 grams of dough, 1.4 oz Kraft Pizza cheese, 29 g of bell peppers and onions, 10 g of chia, and 0.5 oz of meatballs. It was about 500 calories. I followed that with ~150 in pre workout snacks. Then I did my cardio workout and burned 1000. Following that I had my post workout meal of 224 calories. I burned more calories than I ate after work yesterday. What's so wrong with having pizza at the gym?1
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AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
It's pretty, much a; "beginners" gym! It serves, it's purpose!2 -
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PersianKitty94 wrote: »I have to admit even though it's wrong the best I have seen , was a lady sitting in the massage chair , with a plate full of pizza , shoveling it in like a conveyor belt while watching the tv ! I admit I started laughing !
Wow. Do people even get a membership for the equipment anymore?
Honestly, PFs business model doesn't really cater to people are serious about their nutrition and fitness...that's not to say that there aren't people there who aren't committed to their nutrition and fitness working out there, but that's not really what the business model caters to.2 -
Awolturtle wrote: »AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
I said it earlier in the thread... But it depends on the PF. Mine had 2 squat racks and a huge free weight section. The one down the road was a different owner and only had free weights. YMMV depending on the location.
Thanks for clarifying. Sounds like the pizza fitness plan varies by location as well.1 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »I don't believe, that most're eating dinner & then coming to, the gym to; eat again & thus it, might be a convenience factor for; many working/busy folks! A night when, they don't have; to cook & get a free meal of, course depending on how many slices'd be necessary to; constitute as a meal for them or possibly just, a snack that; they didn't have to buy/prepare Many're plausibly, just substituting something that; they would've had anyway prior or even afterwards!
As for the gym offering it, it's just another; competitive perk!
This blows my mind.2 -
AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
My PF has 2 squat racks. They are hardly ever unoccupied.0 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
It's pretty, much a; "beginners" gym! It servers, it's purpose!
SERVERS>....pizza servers!!! Ha! But I agree. Sounds like a good place to start for some. I am a member at something that could very easily be a planet fitness plus a squat rack minus pizza day.0 -
It is their "thing". I do not fault them because in moderation pizza is food and a carb. And honestly If It Fits then what is the issue. (Would you rather it be Cake, or Beer, or Alcohol?) Personally, I am not a Planet Person, I have other issues with them, I need free weights.
But if their members enjoy it. It builds brand loyalty, maybe some friendships, and hopefully they preach healthy diets, then more power to them.0 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
It's pretty, much a; "beginners" gym! It servers, it's purpose!
SERVERS>....pizza servers!!! Ha! But I agree. Sounds like a good place to start for some. I am a member at something that could very easily be a planet fitness plus a squat rack minus pizza day.
I think PF has a lot to offer. They have everything I need for my workouts.1 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
It's pretty, much a; "beginners" gym! It servers, it's purpose!
SERVERS>....pizza servers!!! Ha! But I agree. Sounds like a good place to start for some. I am a member at something that could very easily be a planet fitness plus a squat rack minus pizza day.
Good catch!0 -
Awolturtle wrote: »AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
I said it earlier in the thread... But it depends on the PF. Mine had 2 squat racks and a huge free weight section. The one down the road was a different owner and only had free weights. YMMV depending on the location.
Thanks for clarifying. Sounds like the pizza fitness plan varies by location as well.
I think squat racks at PF are not the norm...I've never seen them at any of the PF locations in my area. I don't doubt that some have them, but I don't get the impression that it's the norm.“Our clubs don’t have equipment like squat racks and Olympic benches. Our dumbbells only go up to 80 pounds.”
~McCall Gosselin PF Director of Public Relations
from this article...
http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/planet-fitness-is-not-a-gym
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They use that as bait to bring in and keep the useless dreamers who wants to lose weight. I heard most of the planet fitness members get easily intimidated by people who actually work out hard.
I'm a member of the Cuyahoga Falls / Stow, Ohio Planet Fitness. A large, nice, well maintained facility. I personally don't eat the pizza or Tootsie Rolls that are set out for the patrons, but it doesn't bother me to see it there. The majority of members that I see there are working hard at improving themselves. Many appear quite fit, strong and muscular. I would not categorize them as "useless dreamers" or "easily intimidated."
Two things I'd say about Planet Fitness and the people who work out there:
1. About the people who work out there: They're there working out while many many people are home in front of the TV. More power to them. Live and let live.
2. About Planet Fitness: Planet Fitness receives much public criticism; I think much of this criticism is unmerited. Judging by what I've seen, Planet Fitness is laughing at it's critics all the way to the bank.7 -
PersianKitty94 wrote: »DeficitDuchess wrote: »AtlasDidShrugs wrote: »They're carbing up before they hit the squat rack. Oh wait.....my bad, no squat racks.
Is this truth? PF has no squat rack? They serve pizza once a month and have no squat racks. Seriously people. This is not a gym.
It's pretty, much a; "beginners" gym! It servers, it's purpose!
SERVERS>....pizza servers!!! Ha! But I agree. Sounds like a good place to start for some. I am a member at something that could very easily be a planet fitness plus a squat rack minus pizza day.
I think PF has a lot to offer. They have everything I need for my workouts.
And pizza too...if you're in the mood.1 -
Soccermavrick wrote: »It is their "thing". I do not fault them because in moderation pizza is food and a carb. And honestly If It Fits then what is the issue. (Would you rather it be Cake, or Beer, or Alcohol?) Personally, I am not a Planet Person, I have other issues with them, I need free weights.
But if their members enjoy it. It builds brand loyalty, maybe some friendships, and hopefully they preach healthy diets, then more power to them.
Having used a PF as a secondary cardio gym at one point, I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that many, if not most people there aren't practicing any kind of dietary moderation or "fitting it in" to their calories. I could say that about most gyms I've ever belonged to though...1 -
Now I'm curious. Do PF gyms have skipping ropes in a variety of lengths, bars for publicly failing at pull-ups, and punchbags, though?0
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cwolfman13 wrote: »Soccermavrick wrote: »It is their "thing". I do not fault them because in moderation pizza is food and a carb. And honestly If It Fits then what is the issue. (Would you rather it be Cake, or Beer, or Alcohol?) Personally, I am not a Planet Person, I have other issues with them, I need free weights.
But if their members enjoy it. It builds brand loyalty, maybe some friendships, and hopefully they preach healthy diets, then more power to them.
Having used a PF as a secondary cardio gym at one point, I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that many, if not most people there aren't practicing any kind of dietary moderation or "fitting it in" to their calories. I could say that about most gyms I've ever belonged to though...
This one guy yesterday ate around 4 pieces of pizza. Let's say each piece was 250 cal ×4=1000. He worked out maybe for like a half hour. Idk how 1000 cals within 45 mins fits into his calories.0 -
PersianKitty94 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »Soccermavrick wrote: »It is their "thing". I do not fault them because in moderation pizza is food and a carb. And honestly If It Fits then what is the issue. (Would you rather it be Cake, or Beer, or Alcohol?) Personally, I am not a Planet Person, I have other issues with them, I need free weights.
But if their members enjoy it. It builds brand loyalty, maybe some friendships, and hopefully they preach healthy diets, then more power to them.
Having used a PF as a secondary cardio gym at one point, I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that many, if not most people there aren't practicing any kind of dietary moderation or "fitting it in" to their calories. I could say that about most gyms I've ever belonged to though...
This one guy yesterday ate around 4 pieces of pizza. Let's say each piece was 250 cal ×4=1000. He worked out maybe for like a half hour. Idk how 1000 cals within 45 mins fits into his calories.
maybe he hadn't eaten all day because of schedule and that was an opportunity for him....8
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